• Application Deadline: Sat, 25 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Lawyer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  


• Salary Range ₦50,000 - ₦100,000
  

Industry: Legal

Report To: Department Head/ Office Manager

Location: Abuja

Salary: N70,000

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will (but not limited to):

·        Reports to the team lead/ unit head in charge.

• Monitor legal risk in the documentation and give guidance on the acceptable assumption of risk.


• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for natural and juristic persons.


• Conduct legal research and gather evidence.


• Ensure those appropriate approvals are in place before documents are executed.


• Explain the law and give legal advice.


• Protecting the firm’s interests by ensuring due diligence.


• Offer legal representation at arbitration or mediation hearings.


• Draft, review and manage wills, trusts, estates, contracts, and deeds.


• Manage regulatory and compliance-related services.


• Facilitate innovative solutions to client problems.


• Offer legal representation to clients in court proceedings on civil or criminal matters.


• Manage and oversee paralegals and legal assistants.


• Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.


• Prepare pleadings, notices and make appearances in court.


• Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.


• Contribute to business development ideas by conducting thorough research on top class law firms.


• Source for client and briefs for the firm.

Requirement

• LLB - University degree in law – (minimum 2.1)


• B.L - Law school certificate


• Minimum of 3 years at the bar.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs especially Word and PowerPoint.

Required Competencies:

·        Strong computer literacy

• Good oral and written communication skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality


• Experience in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documents.


• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.


• A natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.